Grant of up to $722,000 from Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Approved for Solar PV Installation at General Electric's Fairfield Headquarters
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), a ratepayer fund administered by Connecticut Innovations Inc. (CI), today announced that the Connecticut Clean Energy Investment Committee has approved a grant of up to $722,000 to help defray a portion of the total project cost of installing a 168-kilowatt DC solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the headquarters facility of General Electric Company (GE) in Fairfield, Connecticut. CCEF's funding will be provided through its On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation (DG) Program.

Milford Unveils Solar Electric System Awarded Under the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today hosted a dedication ceremony to unveil a 4-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed at Milford Lisman Landing Marina. The City of Milford earned this solar PV system through the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program of CCEF.

Will Incentives Ever Reward a Whole-System Approach?
What do you think the chances are that the energy tax credits and rebates will be extended, enlarged and set up in a way that rewards a whole house approach rather than individual items? - Frank P, Douglas, MA

1.1 MW Solar PV System Uses Uni-Solar Panels


Analysis: Nation Ripe for a Federal RPS


SCHOTT Supplies 61% of Nevada Solar One's Solar Receivers
SCHOTT announced that with the connection of the Nevada Solar One power plant to the grid last week, its solar receivers officially began collecting solar radiation needed to generate clean energy for Nevada homes. Of the total 18,240 receivers in use by the 64-MW solar thermal power plant, 11,136 are supplied by SCHOTT.

Minnesota Act Sets Efficiency and GHG Goals while Boosting Renewables
Last month, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007, which will increase energy efficiency, expand community based energy development, and establish a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; it supplements the aggressive 25 x '25 renewable energy standard proposed by the Governor and signed earlier this year.